*JWT vs Session Authentication — What’s the Real Difference?* When you log in to a website, how does it remember you? The two most common ways are **Session-based authentication** and **JWT (JSON Web Token)** authentication. Both work—but they have very different trade-offs. 🎯 In this video, you'll learn: • How traditional sessions work (cookies, server storage, lookup) • Why scaling with sessions can be challenging (database hits, sticky sessions) • What makes JWTs stateless — and why this matters for APIs & microservices • How logout, revocation, expiration, and security differ between them • Real-world examples and best-practice tips 🔐 By the end of this video, you'll know: • Which method gives you more control • Which method gives you more scalability • When to choose each, based on your app’s architecture 💬 Let me know in the comments — what do you use in your projects? 👍 Like the video if you found it helpful, and subscribe if you're ready for more 🔽